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BLOGSouvenior

2019.12.12

New Year's greetings with long-established "Kyukyodo" 's postcard

Creating New Year's cards is one of the characteristics of Shiwasu (December).The Oriental zodiac of 2020 is "Ne (rat)", you know.The first Oriental zodiac of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the first New Year when the era name became Reiwa, makes me feel special.Did you make a New Year's greeting with a beautiful postcard in the new year?"Kyukyodo", established in 1663, offers incense and Japanese paper products.There are postcards with various designs from the rat of the Oriental zodiac to the motif of New Year.Email and SNS are also good, but New Year's cards delivered in the morning of New Year's Day make me happy.I think the selection of New Year's postcards is a unique view of Shiwasu (December).Kyukyodo520 Shimo-Honnojimae-cho, Teramachi Anekoji Agaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City5 minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station

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2019.12.10

Have a hot pot dish in Kyoto in winter ② How about the original "Botan nabe" that looks like a big flower blooming?

You can enjoy wild game dishes such as wild boar and deer in the fall and winter when hunting is open.Why not try the "Botan nabe" that has been handed down from generation to generation at this Japanese restaurant that opened in 1918?The "Hatakaku" which has been in Nishijin for more than 100 years is my dream restaurant.The famous "Botan nabe" that was invented by the previous generation can be eaten with white miso that is typical of Kyoto.Don't you think that the arrangement of large peonies blooming is like a work of art?It is a gift from the mountain that is eaten with vegetables such as Shogoin daikon and burdock.It is a feast unique to the hunting season, and I think I can survive the cold winter in Kyoto.HatakakuKarasuma Nishi-iru, Kamigoryomae-dori Street, Kamigyo-ku Ward, Kyoto City5 minute walk from Kuramaguchi Subway Station

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2019.12.05

Have a hot pot dish in Kyoto in winter ① "Negi Shio Lemon Nabe (Salted Welsh onion Lemon Pot dish)"

Because a cold wind called "Hiei-oroshi" blows, Kyoto in Winter is chilled to the bone.If your body gets cold due to sightseeing or outing, please warm it up by eating a special pot dish.When I was walking around Kamogawa River, I found a Izakaya named "Nouka Yasai Futagoya Pontocho" like a hidden place.This restaurant serves exquisite dishes using vegetables delivered from a farm in Kyoto!Why don't you have a drink around "Negi Shio Lemon Nabe (Salted Welsh onion Lemon Pot dish)" on a cold night?The healthy hot pot that you can enjoy with a Welsh onion salt sauce on top of the Japanese dashi base is very popular with women!Refreshing flavor of lemon and spice of green onion and salt make you addicted to it.Nouka Yasai Futagoya Pontocho133 -1, Hashishita-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 2F Emerald Kaikan3 minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station

BLOGSouvenior

2019.12.03

"Kabuki-dango" is a dumpling that I want to enjoy in Shiwasu (December) in Kyoto

In late November, a signboard "Maneki" with the names of the Kabuki actors appeared in front of the "Minamiza theatre"."THE FESTIVE KAOMISE PRODUCTION" featuring popular actors from the east and west, has also started.The mood at the end of the year in Kyoto has suddenly risen!When I think of Kabuki, I think of "Kabuki-dango (dumpling)".The color combination of brown, white and green makes this dumpling look like the curtain of Kabuki.You will be able to find it at "Fukueido" near "Minamiza theatre" and popular "Futaba Demachi" with their famous Mame-mochi.It is sold regardless of the season, but it is a dango (dumpling) that you want to enjoy along with the features of Shiwasu (December) in Kyoto.

BLOGWalking

2019.11.30

A little-known spot with a view of the streets of Kyoto ② Enjoy the change of seasons from the retro Ferris wheel at Kyoto City Zoo

The Kyoto Okazaki area is impressive for the vermilion large torii gate of Heian-jingu Shrine.It is also known as one of the best cultural zones in Kyoto with many museums.Among them, "Kyoto City Zoo" has long been loved as a place of recreation and relaxation by citizens.It was opened in 1903 and is the 2nd oldest zoo in Japan.Do you know that the small Ferris wheel in this zoo is a view spot where you can see Okazaki area?A journey of prospect of 1 lap about 2 minutes and 50 seconds by a retro gondola in pastel colors!It is fun to look for famous places such as the Sanmon gate of Nanzenji which is towering with Higashiyama as its background or Kyoto Tower in the distance.Kyoto City ZooOkazaki Park, Hoshoji-cho, Okazaki, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City2 minutes walk from the city bus stop Okazaki-koen ZooHere is for A little-known spot with a view of the streets of Kyoto ① Enjoy the night view with "Kyoto Station building air route"!

BLOGWalking

2019.11.29

A little-known spot with a view of the streets of Kyoto ① Enjoy the night view with "Kyoto Station building air route"!

Today in Kyoto, the sun sets early and it is completely dark after 17 o'clock.Therefore, it is also a season to enjoy beautiful night view for a long time.This time, we will introduce the Kyoto Station Building, which is a gateway to Kyoto and is crowded with people.The 185 meter promenade in there is a great spot for night view.The view of the town from the gap of the complicated steel frame is perfect for the finale of Kyoto sightseeing!You can see the illuminated Kyoto Tower up close.It's nice to have a free night view spot in a location directly connected to Kyoto Station.Why don't you stop by before taking the Shinkansen?

BLOGWalking

2019.11.27

Look, buy and taste the autumn leaves in Kyoto ③ Go to "Yoshida Sanso Cafe Shinkokan" where you can enjoy the autumn leaves view

During the autumn leaves season, the cafe time is also exciting!Why don't you take a break at a cafe where you can enjoy the special view of autumn leaves?My favorite is "Yoshida Sanso" which is near the Shinnyo-do Temple, a famous place for autumn leaves.The tea salon established here has special seats on the second floor.It is a perfect location where you can see Mt. Hiei and Mt. Daimonji by windows on three sides of the floor!Let's have coffee and chocolate cake while being surrounded by autumn scenery.Yoshida Sanso Cafe Shinkokan59-1, Yoshida Shimooji-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City10 minutes walk from the city bus stop, Ginkaku-ji Temple.Here is for Look, buy and taste the autumn leaves in Kyoto ① Jo-Namagashi of "Nijo Wakasaya Teramachi"Here is for Look, buy and taste the autumn leaves in Kyoto ② Autumn leaves pattern Tenugui (Japanese hand towel) from "Eirakuya Hosotsuji Ihei Shoten"

BLOGWalking

2019.11.25

Have a tea time with plenty of Apples at "Pomme" along "Tesugaku no michi (The Philosopher's Path)"

If you take a walk along "Tesugaku no michi (The Philosopher's Path)", why don't you stop at a cafe with a bright red apple sign?A cafe "Pomme" along "Tesugaku no michi (The Philosopher's Path)" where you can enjoy handmade apple sweets.I'm relieved by the mild taste of apple cake which is the signature dish.It's cute that the wooden container with apple cake is shaped like an apple!If you enjoy it as an original apple tea made by squeezing an apple into a circle, you will be able to dye your body and mind to an apple color.Pomme144 Jodoji Shimonanda-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City10 minute walk from the Kinrin Shako bus stop.Here is for Wanting to walk in the autumn when you are lost in thought "Tetsugaku no michi (The Philosopher's Path)".